UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA – VANCOUVER, B.C., CANADA
Applications are invited for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in Latin Language and Literature in the Department of Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies (CNERS) in the Faculty of Arts, University of British Columbia. The area of specialization within the field of Latin language and literature is left open. Candidates should already have completed their PhD and ideally should have had some teaching experience. The candidate should also be able to demonstrate evidence of considerable scholarly research activity and future potential. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. The expected start date of the appointment will be July 1st 2007. The position is subject to final budgetary approval. Informal enquiries may be made to the Head of the Department of CNERS, Professor R J A Wilson, at roger.wilson@ubc.ca.
Applicants should send their letter of application, together with a copy of their curriculum vitae, their university transcripts, and any other supporting documentation. Copies of individual reprints of a selection of published work, or of typescripts of forthcoming publications (the latter up to a total of 30 pages), are also welcome. The application should be accompanied by the names and addresses of three referees, and candidates are asked to request their referees to write separately on their behalf to the address below, to reach the Department not later than the date indicated. E-mail applications are not acceptable, but referees' letters of support can be so forwarded (to the address indicated above). All documentation should be sent to Professor R J A Wilson, Chair of the Search Committee, CNERS, Mary Bollert Hall, University of British Columbia, 6253 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver V6T 1Z1, to reach there not later than Friday October 20th 2006.